FRANKLIN MINT: Sterling Silver \"Wood Duck\", Audubon Society J. Lansdowne ca.1972
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FRANKLIN MINT: Sterling Silver \"Wood Duck\", Audubon Society J. Lansdowne ca.1972:
$100.00
FRANKLIN MINT: Sterling Silver \"Wood Duck\", Audubon Society J. Lansdowne ca.1972
Attention Franklin Mint Collectors!Offered here is aFranklin Mint Audubon Goldfinch Sterling Silver Plate\"Wood Duck\" is one of the first solid sterling silver collector\'s plate ever created as an official issue of the National Audubon Society. It is among the first in a series of four magnificent bird plates featuring the original art (etching) of James Fenwick Lansdowne. The plates were fabricated by the Franklin Mint in a limited edition exclusively for members of the National Audubon Society and American Express Card-members.This 8-inch plate was issued in 1972.
Issued in 1972, this plate has an 8\" diameter, is 3/4\" tall, sterling silver, weighs approximately 6.7 oz., or 192 grams, Limited edition - Serial #7510 individually etched by The Franklin Mint. A fine transparent coating protects the surface of the plate Ephemera.There are three other plates, with identical serial numbers, are being offered in separate sales. The first plate is \"The Goldfinch,\" the second is the \"wood Duck\", the third is \"The Cardinal,\" and the fourth is \"The Ruffed Grouse.”This plate is in very good estate condition, with the pictures telling the story.
The sets of four sterling silver plates was issued under the auspices of the National Audubon Society during 1972-74 at a cost of $150 per plate. They were offered to Society members and Franklin Mint subscribers in four etched designs based on Audubon\'s bird paintings.
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FRANKLIN MINT: Sterling Silver \"Wood Duck\", Audubon Society J. Lansdowne ca.1972:
$100.00